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Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Kek Lok Si Temple - Ayer Itam, Penang

Once I was satisfied with satisfying my craving for the fabulous Asam Laksa, I walked to Kek Lok Si Temple (also known as Temple of Supreme Bliss) - the largest Buddhist temple in South East Asia, and perched against a hill slope. Before going up, I stopped at the "Pond of Longevity" to see the hundreds of tortoises set free by the devotees.

Then to the Pagoda of Rama VI - towering over one hundred feet and seven storeys high to view the collection of statues, the Laughing Buddha and other shrines in the main prayer hall. Next, I purchased the ticket for the funicular railway and there I was up at the hilltop.

Added as an attraction in 2002 on the hilltop is the 100 foot tall bronze statue of Kuan Yin/Goddess of Mercy, within the same area, you will also see the Water pavilion, the Zodiac Garden and the memorial tablet at Kuan Yin Pavilion.

And finally, a wonderful view of the panoramic city before returning to where I started.

very beautiful captures and give a good idea about this temple,recently I visited a temple in Singapore,the statues and the architecture remind me that temple.I am always attracted to the pagoda in these temples

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